‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Summary
A man was rescued eight days after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, which caused widespread damage and many deaths. Rescuers are now focusing more on helping displaced people and addressing humanitarian needs.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela last week.
- Around 60,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
- At least 2,295 people have died, and 11,000 were injured.
- Approximately 13,000 people are homeless due to the earthquakes.
- A 43-year-old security guard named Hernan Gil was rescued after being trapped for eight days.
- Rescue teams from seven countries helped free Gil by digging a tunnel and providing water and oxygen.
- The emergency focus is shifting from search and rescue to providing aid and relief.
- The World Food Programme requested $50 million to feed 500,000 people for three months, and damages are estimated at $6.7 billion.
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